MF 135 Hydraulic Leak?

[slhilbert]

Since someone asked above, I would say it takes 5-10 minutes to leak down once I shut it off. When I start her up it pops right back up to where it was.
Stuart

 

[Soundguy]

if a ford will hold up 5m i won't tear into them, unless it has other issues.

if it leaks down in under a minute.. I will tear into them.

 

[sch2046]

I have the same tractor and problem. The guy I purchased it from was using some thick gear oil in the case, I flushed it, cleaned it and then refilled with the proper hydrolic fluid. All was fixed.

 

[Soundguy]

never rely ont he previous owner to have known anything about a machine you buy from them. I always do a full service on all tractors.. just so I know what is what.

many people maintain equipment like it is rented.. put the wrong oil in.. then complain it does not work.. and sell it.